Keith Brooking News

Every year, there are surprises in America's favorite sports, whether it be Super Bowl participants, massive upsets, out-of-nowhere players or Pro Bowl nominees, among other aspects.

With only one hour-long broadcast per week at this point in the offseason, our e-mail questions often get missed on the Talkin' Cowboys online radio show.

On the last day of the NFL Draft, after every pick had been made, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seemed satisfied after his team had complete its second phase of renovations.

Teddy Williams says Cowboys veterans helped him learn to be a pro last year despite a lost season to injury He said it made him a better pro.

Consider the Cowboys 2010 roster that Jason Garrett inherited as interim head coach.

Rob Ryan is in his second year as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys, who finished 23rd against the pass in '11. VALLEY RANCH, Texas -- Rob Ryan took responsibility, pointing the finger at himself for the struggles of the Dallas Cowboys defense last year.

Now he is ready to step up to an even bigger role as vocal and emotional leader of the defense in place of the departed Bradie James and Keith Brooking.

After spending the 2011 season watching his defense finish 14th overall and 23rd against the pass, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has decided to go back to the basics and teach his defensive scheme at a slower pace.

Third-year linebacker Sean Lee said he has no problem stepping up and saying something if that's what needs to be done this year.